Assi to Manikarnika Walking Tour: Varanasi Ghats & Lanes

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Assi to Manikarnika Walking Tour: Varanasi Ghats & Lanes

By Varanasi Day Tours

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Features

Free cancellation available
4h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

✅ What Makes This Tour Unique
Discover Varanasi on a deep, immersive walk from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat, covering the city's most sacred riverfront and its hidden narrow lanes. This experience blends spirituality, history, culture, and real local life—something no car tour can offer.
✅ Walk through Varanasi’s iconic ghats—from peaceful Assi to the eternal flames of Manikarnika
✅ Experience living traditions like yoga, morning rituals, and temple heritage
✅ Explore hidden alleys that reveal ancient stories, local homes, shrines, and daily life
✅ Witness powerful spiritual sites including the Harishchandra and Manikarnika cremation grounds
✅ See royal and architectural treasures such as Chet Singh Fort, Darbhanga Palace & Peshwa-era ghats
✅ Understand the soul of Kashi through legends of saints, poets, kings, and divine myths
✅ Perfect for photography & culture lovers, offering unmatched sunrise, riverfront, and heritage views

Activity location

Assi Ghat
- Sdkfjl,
- 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kashi Chat Bhandar
- 37/49 Godowlia Road
- 221001, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Varanasi Spiritual Walk

4h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

$24.00 x 6 Adults$144.00

Total

Until Sat, Nov 22

Varanasi Spiritual Walk

4h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

$28.00 x 3 Adults$84.00

Total

Until Sat, Nov 22

Varanasi Spiritual Walk

4h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

$35.00 x 2 Adults$70.00

Total

Until Sat, Nov 22

What's included, what's not

Professional English speaking Guide [For Safe & Honourable tourism we provide only incensed Guide]
Professional guide in other language [French/ German, Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle [If needed] at $:10/ Per person Extra Direct Payment

Know before you book

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 6 people per booking

Activity itinerary

Assi Ghat

Begin your walk at the southernmost ghat of Varanasi, known for Subah-e-Banaras, morning rituals, and the serene confluence of Assi and Ganga. A perfect start to feel the spiritual rhythm of Kashi.

Tulsi Ghat (Pass by)

Visit the sacred place where saint-poet Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas. Explore its peaceful riverfront, akharas, and cultural significance.

Kedar Ghat (Pass by)

Walk through the colorful steps leading to the Kedareshwar Temple. Absorb the devotional atmosphere and South Indian architectural style.

Harishchandra Ghat (Pass by)

Witness one of Varanasi’s ancient cremation ghats, associated with King Harishchandra and the concept of truth, dharma, and liberation.

Chet Singh Ghat (Pass by)

See the historic Chet Singh Fort, once a powerful stronghold during the battle with the British. Enjoy views of the riverfront and its royal past.

Raja Ghat (Pass by)

Admire the Maratha-era architecture of Raja Rao Balaji’s 1720 Peshwa Haveli. A quiet, scenic place perfect for photography and peaceful walking.

Dasaswamedh Ghat (Pass by)

Marvel at the majestic Darbhanga Palace with its royal balconies overlooking the Ganges—one of the most photogenic spots in Varanasi.

Dasaswamedh Ghat

Experience the vibrant heart of Varanasi where legends of Lord Brahma meet the city’s famous Ganga Aarti and spiritual energy.

Meer Ghat (Pass by)

Walk through Mir Ghat, known for its ancient temples and narrow winding lanes that showcase the traditional lifestyle of old Banaras. A fascinating blend of rituals and local culture.

Lalita Ghat

Explore Lalita Ghat, home to the Nepali-style Lalita Devi Temple and iconic wooden pagoda architecture built by Nepal’s royal family. A peaceful cultural gem along the river.

Manikarnika Ghat

End your journey at the most sacred cremation ground in Hinduism. Home to the eternal flame said to be lit by Lord Shiva, this ghat represents the ultimate truth of life, death, and liberation.

Location

Activity location

Assi Ghat
- Sdkfjl,
- 221005, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kashi Chat Bhandar
- 37/49 Godowlia Road
- 221001, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Dashashwamedh Ghat Road
- 221001, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Palace on Ganges- Varanasi
- infront of car parking Nagwa Road
- 221001, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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